With C:LIGHT, K+S offers CO₂-reduced potassium and magnesium fertilizers

• Innovative technology for a greener future
• Pioneering work for CO₂-reduced fertilizers
• Production of C:LIGHT products at several K+S sites 

Demand for CO₂-reduced fertilizers extends far beyond the German market. The first deliveries of Korn-KALI C:LIGHT have already been successfully completed. This confirms K+S's leading position in the market for sustainable fertilizers. With the introduction of C:LIGHT, K+S underscores its commitment to sustainability and climate-friendly innovations. K+S plans to further expand the product portfolio under the C:LIGHT umbrella brand and, in the long term, to make a decisive contribution to the decarbonization of agriculture.

At the heart of the C:LIGHT product development is the so-called power-to-heat technology (PtH), with which K+S is taking decisive steps towards climate neutrality. The newly constructed PtH boilers at the Neuhof-Ellers, Zielitz, and Werra sites generate heat from renewable energy sources and, therefore, significantly reduce CO₂ emissions. As a result, the production of fertilizers will have a significantly lower impact on the environment.

C:LIGHT products from K+S can be produced with electricity from renewable energy sources. In particular, the steam required for the production process in the PtH plants is produced with electricity from renewable energy sources and not with natural gas as in the past. Wherever possible, renewable energy is also used to meet the remaining electricity needs of the production process. By accounting for the use of electricity from renewable sources, the product-related carbon footprint (PRF) of C:LIGHT products can be reduced by up to 90% compared to conventional K+S products.

Accounting allocation means that the energy, heat and steam consumed is allocated to the product in a spatial and temporal context. This means that the heat generated in the PtH boiler is allocated to the product within six months and only at the sites where the PtH boilers were also used in the respective production line. The CO₂ reductions refer to Scope 1 + 2 in accordance with the GHG Protocol, with 2020 as the base year. The calculation methodology has been verified against ISO 14040 and 14044. Electricity from renewable energy sources is generated in Germany and accounted for by purchasing and offsetting guarantees of origin from the German Guarantee of Origin Register (HKNR).

Find additional information about the C:LIGHT product line at the product subsite.

We make an important contribution to society: We enable farmers securing the world's food supply. Our products keep numerous industries running. We enrich consumers' daily lives and ensure safety in winter. With around 11,000 employees, production sites on two continents, and a global distribution network, we are a reliable partner for our customers. At the same time, we are realigning ourselves: We are focusing even more strongly than before on fertilizers and specialties. We are becoming leaner, more cost-efficient, more digital, and more performance-oriented. On a solid financial basis, we are tapping into new markets and business models. We are committed to our responsibility towards society and the environment in all regions in which we operate.